# Boomerang (Classic Sixth Edition) Boomerang represents a foundational effect in Magic's design: temporary bounce at instant speed. Collectors appreciate this card as a reliable example of Sixth Edition's role as a core set, containing mechanics that defined the game's early competitive environment. The common rarity reflects how accessible this utility spell was meant to be. While Boomerang has been reprinted numerous times across different sets, the Sixth Edition version holds particular significance for players building period-specific collections or cubes focused on that era. The nonfoil version remains the standard printing, straightforward and unpretentious—exactly what you'd expect from a workhorse common that saw genuine play.